Overview

How do we get, and stay, well? Rachel Bedford invites us to consider the state of our souls - not in terms of our eternal destination, necessarily, but in terms of how we are living and loving well now. Spiritual Health is an invitation to steadfastness, a how-to-guide to enjoying gifts that we can receieve in spiritual wellness, and a roadmap for the pursuit of resilient wellbeing. In a time of permacrisis, you are invited to come and experience something at once fresh and ancient, an anchor in a storm.

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""I highly recommend Rachel's excellent book, and particularly her insightful critique and reframing of wellbeing, explaining theologically and practically, how a spirituality focused on Jesus is the only one that truly and realistically produces the kind of life we long for."" -- Archie Coates, Vicar of HTB ""In Spiritual Health, Rachel exposes the deficiency of a humancentric model of wellbeing, without dismissing its value. Instead she extends our vision to the dimension of soul health and the glorious riches available to us in Christ. This book is confronting, theologically razor sharp, and compassionate but also deeply practical. Not only are you convinced of its message, but you also learn how to put its principles to work in your own life. Spiritual Health is must read for every growing disciple of Jesus and forms the natural progression to Richard Foster's classic The Celebration of Discipline."" -- Will Van Der Hart, author, priest, podcaster and mental health advocate ""Rachel is deeply prayerful; she carries a precious gift of seeing. With engaging fluency, her invitation is to 'see' into another dimension - that of spiritual health. With honesty and humour, her story-rich chapters invite us to invest in our spiritual health, steadfast and anchored in Jesus, the doctor of our souls. A soulenlarging feast!"" -- Rt Revd Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster and author ""Rachel's book is absolutely vital. So often we're misled into thinking that if we get our physical and mental health in check, all will be well! But we are spiritual beings, and paying closer attention to our spiritual health is arguably most important of all. This book provides a much-needed reminder of that truth and equally greatly needed guidance on how to get there. I can't think of a single person who wouldn't benefit from reading this book."" -- Rachel Hughes, Senior Pastor Gas Street Church and co-founder of The Orchard ""In a culture that prizes ""wellness"" but can't seem to find it, Rachel reminds us that soul care is our greatest need. This wise book explains why we need help and where to find it: true medicine for an anxious generation and all of us who want to look after our spiritual health and love Jesus more."" -- Emma Scrivener, author and speaker

Author Information

Rachel Bedford is Vicar of Greyfriars, Reading. Prior to ordination in 2016, Rachel was a secondary teacher and led the History and Politics department at a large West London comprehensive school. She is married to Mark and they have 2 primary-aged boys.

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